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[Postcard of a World War I Armored Car]

Description: Postcard of of a World War I armored car with three soldiers. The background of the photograph has been colored. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard reads: "Hello, There. Am feeling fine. like it quite well out here. Will send you my address here it is. Camp Head Quarters Recruit 7th Division Camp McArthur Waco Texas. Goodby." The card is addressed to Jessie Hacker from Thomas W., a Camp Macarthur soldier.
Date: May 26, 1918
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers Washing Dishes]

Description: Postcard of soldiers standing around a wash bucket holding dishes, with a long building in the background, and a note that says "Camp Life at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to F. P. Hansen in Thornton, Idaho and says "Dear Mother, Here is a picture of some of us boys washing our dishes. Where you see the x, that is me. It isn't very plain but that is me anyway. Show this to the folks so they can see how we hafto wash our own dishes in c… more
Date: [1917-10-11,1918-04-14]
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Mess Line]

Description: Postcard of soldiers standing in line outside of the mess hall at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says, "Dear Sister, An idea of how we look when ready for the big eats. No wonder a fellow gets an appetite trying to get in the front of that line. About all you see is half, the rest are inside. Love to all, Jim."
Date: [1917-10-20,1918-02-15]
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers at "The Canteen"]

Description: Postcard of Soldiers standing outside of a building, "The Canteen," eating and drinking. A handwritten note on the border of the picture says "I guess the Mexicans make it but believe me I give them hell when I see them." Another note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Philip Simonean in North Oxford, Massachusetts and says, " I see a lot of stuff that is worse then Old Crow. Dear Pa, I hope the old Twisters are doing good. I think I am as hard as a rock now and I could work like a… more
Date: January 18, 1918
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers in Mess Line]

Description: Postcard of soldiers standing in a long line outside of a long building, with rows of buildings in the background. Text on the photo says "The mess line. Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This is the mess or dinner line and the boys are always hungry. We at the infirmary eat 30 minutes before the others so our grub is always hot. Lovingly, Harry."
Date: [1917-10-20..1918-10-16]
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Soldiers on Wash Day]

Description: Postcard of soldiers washing in long water troughs outside of a building, with the caption "A typical scene on washday at Camp MacArthur, Waco, Tex." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "On the back side of the bath house. There is a bath house to every row of tents; e.i. to every company, battery troop or squadron - depends on the branch of service. Our bath houses are a more permanent construction than these. It was this kind that I spent my afternoons in last August."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Effy to Dave Granett - July 12, 1908]

Description: Postcard from an "Effy" to Dave Granett of Dallas discussing their itinerary and schedule as they make their way to Dallas. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a flood in Elm Street, East Waco. The floodwaters are ankle-high, with pedestrians and carriages wading through the street.
Date: 1908-07-12~
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco]

Description: Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco. There is typed text on the back from Rev. Charles T. Caldwell to the Misses Burton reminding them of the church's anniversary service on the following Sunday.
Date: October 22, 1908
Creator: Dodson, Wesley Clark
Partner: First Presbyterian Church of Waco

[Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco]

Description: Postcard of the First Presbyterian Church of Waco. The hand colored image shows the church within a brown border at the bottom. At the top of the border on both sides there is a small arrangement of lilies.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dodson, Wesley Clark
Partner: First Presbyterian Church of Waco

[Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of a Methodist Church on Austin Avenue, in Waco, Texas. The church is built in the Gothic architecture style with one large spire on top of its highest corner. The steps lead up to pointed archways and large windows. Handwritten text on the back address the postcard to Mrs. R. L. McKnight.
Date: 1907
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Austin Ave Methodist Church in Waco, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the Methodist Church on Austin Ave. in Waco, Texas. The image is positioned from an across the street vantage point allowing all of the building to be seen. The Gothic style church has noticeable stained glass windows and one large spire. Trees are positioned near both sets of steps leading up to the entrances of the church. Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. George Minier from San Antonio, Texas. The church was located at 12th Street and Austin Avenue.
Date: 1915
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church]

Description: Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, South. According to a note on the photo, the church was erected in 1901-1902 and dismantled in 1935. The edifice was located at Austin Avenue and 12th Street in Waco and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis.
Date: [1902..1935]
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "Come to the wedding Wednesday-night, come early if you want a seat. I hope to meet you then. Your [?] friend, Helen [?] Moody." Another handwritten note on the back of the card says "Well good morning bright-eyes. Guess you will be surprised to get a card from the Moody Post mistress but hope it will be a very pleasant surprise for you. I often [?] have heard sister speak of you. She thi… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Moody, Helen & Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church on the corner of 12th Street and Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas. The church was built in 1901-1902 and was designed by William A. Cann of St. Louis. The edifice was later sold to the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Waco.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Austin Avenue Methodist Church]

Description: Postcard of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco, Texas, viewed from across the street. The large, tan building features a large tower and several intricate stained-glass windows. Power lines cross the air above the photographer.
Date: [1902..1954]
Creator: Cann, William A.
Location: 31.550901 -97.138172
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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